The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Engineering Manager to join a well-established and highly innovative manufacturing business based in Worthing
.This position will lead a multi-disciplinary Production Engineering function, overseeing production, process and maintenance engineering activities across a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensuring engineering processes, equipment and facilities operate efficiently and safely
.This role would suit a strong people-focused engineering leader with experience managing technical teams within a manufacturing or production environment
.
Key Responsibiliti
* es
Lead, mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary Production Engineering team, including production, process and maintenance engine
* ersSupport manufacturing and R&D teams through the delivery of engineering and process improvement initiati
* vesOversee New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure successful transition into product
* ionDrive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, equipment and production capabil
* ityManage risk assessments, engineering compliance and process documentation in line with ISO 9001 standa
* rdsIdentify equipment upgrades, maintenance requirements and facility improvements to support operational performa
* nceManage annual CAPEX planning relating to production equipment, machinery and plant improveme
* ntsEnsure all production engineering processes and controls support manufacturing output and quality objecti
* vesOversee maintenance planning and critical shutdown activities, including contractor and supplier coordinat
* ionManage recruitment, training, development and performance management activities within the engineering t
* eamEnsure engineering teams maintain compliance with all health & safety procedures and site standa
* rdsSupport the ongoing development of engineering capability and succession planning within the departm
* entProvide technical leadership and positively influence stakeholders across multiple departme
nts
Requirem
* ents
HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical disci
* plineExtensive experience within an engineering or manufacturing enviro
* nmentProven experience leading and developing technical or engineering
* teamsStrong people management and performance management capab
* ilityExperience supporting recruitment, training and talent development activ
* itiesExcellent organisational and communication s
* killsConfident presenting and communicating with stakeholders at all l
* evelsStrong understanding of engineering processes and manufacturing opera
* tionsProficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and
* WordAbility to work in a structured and methodical manner within a fast-paced enviro
nment
Desirable Expe
* rience
ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Man
* agementKnowledge of ISO 9001 quality
* systemsSAP system exp
* erienceLean manufacturing kn
* owledgeSix Sigma methodology exp
erience
* Benefits
Up to 15% annual performa
* nce bonus25 days holiday plus bank
* holidaysCompany pension scheme with up to 5% matched cont
* ributionsPrivate medical
* insuranceLife assurance scheme (4
* x salary)Cycle to Wo
* rk schemeEmployee discount scheme across compa
* ny brandsOngoing training and development oppo
* rtunitiesLong-term career progression within a growing manufacturing en
vironment